Documentation Service

what do you send by DHL Express?

Answer:The main Documentation you need is called BL or ” Bill of Loading”. This important document shows the name of the person who is authorized to collect the car at the Arrival port. The BL shows Sender’s name (Gizaw Auto Export Service), the Recpient name, Departure and Arrival Ports, Ship name, The shipped Item, Ship Departure date and the arrival date.

file submission of full set of documents, either to the bank for L/C or B/C negotiation or to you or your customerby courier service to any port in the world.

General Questions

Can i get another company inspect the car for me first ?

If you want, you can hire independent inspectors to check the car for you. If you are buying an expensive car, you can consider it. One of the companies for doing such business is called SGS. You can visit their website www.sgs.com

Can I send you text message to a mobile phone?

Yes, you can send us text by VIBER or WHATSAPP to our Mobile phone: +49 162 6903682 If you have long questions, you must send e-mail to: carstrucks24@gmail.com

Can you disassemble the car and send us only the parts ?

Sorry, we do not disassemble cars. We export only whole and working cars. You can import the car and disassemble it yourself.

How can I find a Car on your Website ?

First browse the site. Look in the Price Range you can afford or you want to spend. Click on the Picture to read more Desriptions about the car and look at the pictures. You can also use our , please fill up the FIND A CAR FORM and submit. Then we can find you the car you need at the price you can afford.

How can i get Invitation Letter to come to Germany?

First of all, in the age of Internet, it is not necessary to travel to buy truck or car. We can offer you inspected vehicles, then you select. After payment we can ship the vehicles to you. But if you insist on travel, we can issue Iniviation Letter to you. To get invitation Letter you must make commitment that you are coming here to buy vehicles or machines. You must pay 500€ advance deposit. This is advance payment which will be added to the vehicle you are buying. We must verify your company and address. Finally it is the German Embassy in your country who decides on the matter depending on your credibility. If your application is rejected, we will refund you or add your payment to the car you are buying.

I found a Car from other seller cheaper. Why are your prices higher ?

If a car is cheaper there is a reason for that. Conditions f vehicles vary greatly. We have posted our valid References on our Website. If you decide to buy a car from different place we can inspect and ship it for you. Click HERE

I sent you e-mail but i did not get any reply. why ?

Actually we respond to e-mails which receive.If you have yahoo account, it may be possible that our e-mail landed in bulk or spam box. To look for our e-mail open your Bulk folder and look inside the folder. If you still did not get any e-mail, you can call us or send a fax.

I want New Auto Radio with CD Player. Can you supply ?

Yes, we can send you by Post a new Radio Player with CD, Tuner and MP3 player. Please contact us by e-mail, fax or phone.

I want to pay by check or credit card. Is it possible ?

Sorry, we do not accept checks or Credit cards. you can come and buy in person by paying cash, or pay by Bank transferto our Company bank account or Western union or Money gram.

I would like to call and talk to you. Do you speak English or French ?

Yes, you can call us. We also speak the English language. If you want French, you can send us E-Mail in French. we can translate and answer you in French.

I would like to come to Germany, buy a car and drive it out of the country. Can you help ?

Yes, we can help you to buy the car. If the car or truck you need is not in pu stock, we can arrange visit to other dealers. We can also register your car with temporary 1 week, 2 weeks or 1 month registration Plate number and Insurance so that you can drive the car inside Germany or take it outside Germany. Otherwise we can ship it for you. Call us or send us e-mail for more information.

In my Country, Independent Company must inspect the cars before shipment. Do you provide such service ?

Yes, we can facilitate such Technical inspection. One of the main Companies doing this is VERITAS Germany. Contact your local visit www.bureauveritas.com. Most countries do not require this service because the service cost much money. On the other hand we can offer full technical inspection for all vehicles.

Is there any Insurance about my car?

Insurance is already included by the shipping company for the total loss or damage of vehicle. This is also well documenetd in the Bill of Lading. According to our experience in the last 16 years, vehicle loss never happened.

We would like to buy machines from Germany. Can you help us?

Yes, Gizaw Auto Export Service, can assist the buyer to procure any Equipment and Machines in Germany. We also provide independently to inspect, negotiate and purchase the equipment on behalf of you.

Please contact us.

what does 122k mean?

It means the car has been driven 122,000 KM. Remember this is KM. 1Mile = 1.625 KM. So Cars in Germany have generally lower mileage than in US, canada or UK.

What is the procedure to import a Vehicle to Ethopia ?

To import a vehicle to Ethiopia, you must have a License to import cars. If you dont have your own license, you can use our Agent in Ethiopia who can help you to import the car you want. Generally, first you get Invoice then LC must be opened at a local bank in Ethiopia. After LC has been opened, purchase order will be sent. Our Agent can do all this and import the car or truck for you to Ethiopia. Please contact Ato Solomon. tel. 091385 4280

How to Buy a Car

Can I come to your Garage to buy a car ?

It is not necessary to travel to buy a car. You just order and we can ship it to your destination. However, if you want to come, you can gladly visit our location to buy a car. Please let us know in advance which car or truck you wanted is we make sure it is still available. Our address is: Hafenstr 16, 65439 Floersheim a Main, Germany. Please contact us before you come to make sure the car is still available and our Garage is open.

Do you export brand new cars?

Yes, we also export brand new cars. We have special agreements with manufactureres to export new cars. Our prices are much lower than any brand new car dealer. We can ship the car to you in a container or by air cargo or you can come and drive the car back. If you are in Europe, you may want to drive the car back. In this case, we can provide with Insurance and Number plates for you. For more information, please call us or send e-mail.

To which Airport I must fly ?

If you want to visit us, you fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport. You can take taxi to our address. We can also send a driver to pick you if you inform us in advance.

what is difference between cars in Germany or Dubai ?

Cars in Germany must pass very high efficiency, emission, and crash or safety tests to be sold in Germany. For example, even japanese cars sold in Germany have higher standards and quality than japanese cars sold in Dubai.

What is your address ?

Our address is Hafenstr. 16, Floersheim 65439 Germany. It is about 15 minutes from City of Frankfurt by car or train. Please call us first if you plan to come.

Prices and Payments

How can I make a payment?

when you want to buy any vehicle, you can make payment by direct bank Transfer or by Western union or Money Gram. After you have decided which car you are buying, we will send you Invoice by e-mail.

How much is Duty and Tax to export a car to Ethiopia?

Total Cost of the goods = FOB Cost + Insurance + Freight

Total Cost of the goods x Import Customs Duty = A

(Total Cost of the goods + A) x Excise Tax Rate (If applicable) = B

(Total Cost of the goods + A + B) x VAT = C

(Total Cost of the goods + A + B + C) x Surtax = D

Total Cost of the goods x Withholding Tax = E

TOTAL PAYABLE at THE TIME OF IMPORT = A+B+C+D+E

Note:There are some goods that may be exempted from one or more of the taxes and duties mentioned above. To find out more, one can visit here to check the HS code, and, here to find an online tax calculator. Both are provided by the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority.

Some selected goods and taxes and duty applicable on them while importing:

Some imported goods are restricted and require the importer to secure permission from the competent authority.

Here is Duty and taxes applicable on some of major import goods in Ethiopia:

Vehicles, Chemicals, Steel, Petroleum and its products

Vehicles

Vehicles with spark–ignition engine of cylinder capacity of 1000-1300cc

Unit of measurement: unit

Duty Rate: 35%

Excise Tax: 30%

VAT: 15%

Sur Tax: 10%

Withholding tax: 3%

Vehicles with spark–ignition engine of cylinder capacity of 1300-1800cc

Duty Rate: 35%

Excise Tax: 60%

VAT: 15%

Sur Tax: 10%

Withholding tax: 3%

Vehicles with spark–ignition engine of cylinder capacity greater than 3000cc

This is a very vague question, because there is BMW for 800 Euro and also for 40,000 Euro or more.We can help you better if you are more specific and tell us how old the car should be, what model whether Petrol or Diesel, whther manual or Automatic or in what price range the car should be. You can fil up the search form on our website so we can find the car for you.

I want to buy two cars, can i get discounts ?

Yes, you can get a discount depending on which cars you want to buy. Please tell us exactly which cars so we can answer in details. If you buy more than 1 car, discount is 5%.

I would like to give you a project to search for vehicles to buy. what is the cost ?

We can definetely help you to find the vehicle you need. We can send our mechanic travel to the vehicle location, inspect the vehicle on your behalf and make a report to you. This involves ofcourse some cost depending on the distance.We can also arrange to ship the vehicle to your country. If you have any particular question, just contact us.

What is Duty of car import in Ghana?

Before proceeding with the actual calculations, note the following taxes levied on vehicles in Ghana

Import duty ………………………….. ………..5, 10 or 20% of CIF value of a car

Import VAT……………………………………. 12.5% of duty inclusive value (CIF + duty)

NHIL (Health insurance levy)………….. 5% of duty inclusive value

Examination fee……….………………………1% of CIF value

ECOWAS development levy…… …………5% of CIF value

Export development (EDIF) levy……. 0.5% of CIF value

Also the rate of Import duty levied on a car is dependent on certain factors

After your payment has been confirmed, we transport your car to the port for shipment. Generally it takes about 10 days to be loaded under normal conditions.We send you the documents by DHL Express after the cars is loaded onto the ship.

I am ethiopian and I live in canada. I want to send a car to Ethiopia. What are the requirements?

It is our Job to export cars to Africa and also Ethiopia. Ethiopia has special requirements to import cars than other countries. LC must be opened in Ethiopia. That means, a person with Import License must go to bank and pay some money. You must have a Recipeint in ethiopia. Maybe yourself, your father or your sister etc…. If you dont know anyone, we can arrange this for you. The rest of the money for the car must be paid to us directly. Shipping cost for the car can be paid in Addis Abeba or in Advance to us. In order to open LC, we must prepare Proforma Invoice and send it to the person in Addis. After we shipped the car, we send the documents to the recipient in Addis so he can get the car. Example: Ford Fiesta. year 2002, 4 doors, 5 passengers seats in very good condition cost about 6500 Euro. Transport cost to Port: 200 Euro Port Charges in Germany: 175 Euro Shipping cost from Germany to Djibouti: 750 Euro (can be paid in Addis or in advance ) Documentation and DHL express cost: 80 Euro From Djibouti to Addis: about 200 Euro (to be paid in Addis)

I have purchased a car from another Dealer in Germany. Can you pick it and ship it?

Yes, we can pick the car and ship it for you. The charge of transporation depends on the distance where the car is located. We send a driver to check the car, and also its documentations. We charge 1€ per KM. Shipping cost stay the same. Look for Shipping cost on our website.

I live in Australia and want to send a car for my brother in Gabon. Can you send the copy of the documents to me ?

If you have paid for the car, we can send the copy of the documents to you, but the original document will be sent to the recipient in Gabon.

I live in UK. Can you ship a car to another country on my behalf ?

Yes, we have many clients who live in UK or USA , Canada or Australia who order cars from us and ship to Africa or the Middle east. For example, to ship a car from USA to West Africa would cost 3000 US Dollars. Shipping from Germany to most West African destinations would cost only about $680 US Dollars because the distance is not far. That means you can save and buy 2 more small cars for the money. We also have bank account in USA, so you can pay there easily also.

I want to send a Vehicle to Ghana. How old should the car be ?

You can import any vehicle to Ghana, however cars newer than 10 years have less duty.

Infact you can go both ways. newer cars cost more and have less duty. Older cars cost more but have more duty.

There is no any duty for trucks and buses. For more information, please contact your customs office in Accra or Port of Tema. or Contact our Agent in Ghana.

What is the cost of shipping a car?

Shipping cost depends on country of destination. Shipping cost is found on our webiste under Car Finder.

Which documents are you sending by DHL ?

The most important documnt is the BL(Bill of Lading). This document is produced only after the vehicle is loaded into the ship. We also send you Certificate of Title of the car and receipt of your payment. After the documents are sent, you will also get the DHL number so you can track it from the DHL website.

which documetnts are required after car arrived in my country?

After the car has been shipped, we will notify you on what day and which ship the vehicle is transported. We also send you the Bill of Loading Documents via DHL Express Airmail to the address you have specified. This document authorizes you to get your vehicle. The name of the people on the document must be the same who collects the vehicle.

Technical Questions

I ordered a car and received it, but the battery was low. why ?

This can happen if the car was parked for a long time and due to long sea freight and there are few accessories which consume power like clock, alarm or computer. You can easily recharge the battery or change a battery. Make sure there is enough fuel in the car.

What form of inspection is performed on the vehicles before shipment ?

First of all we check the Documentation of the vehicle and if the vehicle has proper registration and title.Then we inspect engine performance, transmission, head lights, brakes, brake lights, tyres, turn signals, doors, all fluids including engine oil, transmission oil, brake oil, power steering, Radiator cooler etc…and we can offer to fix and repair first if anything is missing or defective.All our cars are driveable and shipping lines do not accept cars for shipment which do not operate.

what is LHD ?

LHD means Left Hand Drive. It means the steering wheel is on the left side. In few countries like UK, Australia and Japan vehicle are RHD (Right hand Drive). All our cars are LHD.

What is the condition of the cars you sell ?

As stated on our first page, all our cars are perfectly inspected to be in good working conditions. We do not export accident cars or vehciles with dead engines. German people are car enthusiasts, so they maintain their cars very well. German Motor vehcile law is also very strict so cars must have minimum standards before they are permitted on the road.

what is the Inspection system ?

Gizaw Left Hand Cars Comprehensive Inspection and Test System for Vehicles.

We export virtually all kind of vehicles, including buses, vans and trucks. The most known brands are Mercedes Benz, BMW, VW, Opel, Volvo, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Peugeot, Scania, Audi, Renault, Iveco etc. Truck models, Dumpers, refrigerator trucks, head trucks and Box trucks. You can see the pictures on our website. If you can not find what you are looking for, send us text or mail.

Which standard parts are included in the vehicle ?

The common standard accessories included are: Car keys, Spare Tire, Jack, manual for the Vehicle, Emergency Kit(Law in Germany), Radio and cassette. Most cars come with extra 4 tires.

Which vehicles are German made ?

The original German made cars are: Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Opel, VW, Audi and Maybach.